How is voluntary action different from involuntary?

Voluntary action is an action that a person performs intentionally and willfully. It is an action that we consciously decide to do, we are aware that we are doing it, and we know why we are doing it. For example, if you decide to get out of bed and go for a walk, that is a voluntary action. You decided to do it, and you are aware that you are doing it.

Involuntary action, on the other hand, is an action that occurs independently of our will or intention. It is an action that we do not consciously decide to do, and we are often not even aware that we are doing it. For example, if you blink your eyes or your heart beats, those are involuntary actions. You do not decide to do them, and you are not even aware that you are doing them.

There are a few key differences between voluntary and involuntary actions.

- Voluntary actions are intentional, while involuntary actions are unintentional. This means that when we perform a voluntary action, we have a purpose or goal in mind, while when we perform an involuntary action, we do not have a purpose or goal in mind.

- Voluntary actions are controlled by the brain, while involuntary actions are controlled by the spinal cord and the autonomic nervous system. This means that voluntary actions involve a conscious decision on our part, while involuntary actions do not.

- Voluntary actions can be stopped or changed at will, while involuntary actions cannot. This means that we can decide to stop or change a voluntary action at any time, while we cannot decide to stop or change an involuntary action.

In general, voluntary actions are associated with conscious thought, intention, and purpose, while involuntary actions are associated with automatic reflexes and responses.